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Lee County Shorebird Partnership

Description of the Lee County Shorebird Partnership- still being prepared.

Regional Species

Important Sites

1. Gasparilla Island SP Historically, a loose colony of Least Tern and several pair of Snowy Plovers have nested along these beaches. (posted seasonally)	6. Sanibel Island (Bowmans Beach) Least Terns and Snowy Plovers have nested along this beach. (posted seasonally)
2. Cayo Costa SP (Lagoon) Least Tern and Black Skimmer colonies are regular here, and Snowy Plover and American Oystercatcher have nested in this area (posted seasonally)	7. Little Estero CWA Important site for Least Tern, Wilson's Plover, and Snowy Plover; and wintering habitat for shorebirds. (posted seasonally)
3. Cayo Costa SP (South) Least Tern and Snowy Plover regularly nest in this area. (posted seasonally)	8. Lover’s Key SP Park contains nesting habitat for Least Terns and Wilson's Plovers. (posted seasonally)
4. North Captiva Island (Mid-beach) Area contains: nesting habitat for Least Terns, Wilson's Plovers, and Snowy Plover. (posted seasonally)	9. Big Hickory Preserve Area contains nesting habitat for Least Terns and Wilson's Plovers. (posted seasonally)
5. North Captiva Island (Hurricane Pass) Area contains: nesting habitat for Least Terns, Wilson's Plover, American Oystercatcher, and Black Skimmers; and wintering habitat for shorebirds. (posted seasonally)

Partner Organizations

Contact

If you have questions or comments, please email the Collier Beach-nesting Bird Network using the following address: lee_sp@flshorebirdalliance.org